February 20 -- Rumors were flying that that day would be the moment the results of the December 2007 Philippine Nurse Licensure Exam would come out, and there were even tellings-off that only 24% passed. And there were a lot more stories... only to find out we had spent the whole day with our heartbeats racing.

I closely watched all morning for any news pertaining to the results and was totally surprised to have read Inquirer's news about the "real" exam result. I texted all my co-examinees about it, although some of them retorted it might just be one more of the rumors already flying.

"This is Inquirer, and they can't just publish any news without being credible and reliable. This has to be it!" I replied.

Ate Merlyn, a classmate of mine and an optometrist, called me that the Top Ten were already aired in the radio, as told to her by an acquaintance of hers who happened to have tuned in to that radio. She wouldn't believe it, as she had the conviction someone from our school, at least one, would make it to the top. Ha ha.

But then when I came back at PinoyBsn's site, I found out that there was already a post about the passing rates (percentage) of Nursing schools, and also the topnotchers, and so I was really eagerly waiting for the list of successful examinees.

"Guys, the letter A passers are already posted!" is what I shouted as a text message to everyone in my phonebook who I knew took the test, and I was not able to send it to them all, as my eyes fell on something surprising as I refreshed the page.

"I passed!" were the words I sent to them all as the complete list of passers was already posted.

I couldn't be any happier today.I am now an R.N., a Registered Ninja! Just kidding. I am now a Registered Nurse. W00t! Thanks God! My efforts and prayers have paid off.

I was really trembling when I searched for my name, but yes, I found it. Not that I doubt that I would pass it. Yeah, you can find my name Balatero, Caesar Galagar here.